Find out how popular the last name Bongiorno is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bongiorno.

Bongiorno, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bongiorno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bongiorno in America

Bongiorno is the 14662nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bongiorno surname appeared 2,029 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bongiorno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bongiorno to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bongiorno

The surname Bongiorno is of Italian origin, originating from the regions of Sicily and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "buon giorno," which translates to "good day" or "good morning."

In the early medieval period, it was common for surnames to arise from nicknames or descriptive phrases related to an individual's personality, occupation, or physical characteristics. The phrase "buon giorno" may have been initially used as a greeting or a description of someone with a cheerful or pleasant demeanor, eventually becoming a surname.

One of the earliest known records of the Bongiorno surname dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in documents from the city of Palermo, Sicily. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Bongiorno" or variations such as "Bongiorni" or "Bongiurno."

In the 16th century, the Bongiorno family was prominent in the town of Reggio Calabria, situated in the region of Calabria. Records from this period mention several members of the Bongiorno family holding positions of authority and influence within the local community.

Notable individuals with the surname Bongiorno throughout history include:

1. Giovanni Bongiorno (1554-1623), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from Naples, known for his religious artworks and contributions to the Baroque style.

2. Francesca Bongiorno (1677-1745), an Italian poet and writer from Messina, Sicily, who gained recognition for her literary works and involvement in intellectual circles of her time.

3. Giuseppe Bongiorno (1789-1856), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament during the 19th century.

4. Enrico Bongiorno (1893-1968), an Italian stage actor and director who was influential in the development of modern Italian theater.

5. Enzo Bongiorno (1927-2009), an Italian journalist and television personality, best known for hosting popular game shows and entertainment programs in the mid-20th century.

While the surname Bongiorno is predominantly found in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, it has also been carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants in various parts of the world, including North America, South America, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bongiorno

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bongiorno.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bongiorno was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bongiorno has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bongiorno was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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